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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.77 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.77 and 175.86 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.77 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.77 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.77 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 59,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,927.81/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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